I have wanted a breast augmentation for years now but my boyfriend thinks I should wait till after having kids. What are you expert opinions on this? Why should I wait? Or why is it okay to go ahead and have the implants done before kids?
September 14, 2016
Answer: Childbearing and Breast Augmentation Hello,It may be best to discuss this in person with your chosen Plastic Surgeon. If you plan to have children in the near future it may be best for you to wait and see how your body will change later, however many people undergo breast augmentation and later choose to have children. The breasts can grow and change during pregnancy but it is difficult to predict how much. It is possible that someone would require a breast lift or other secondary surgery at some point after childbearing but not guaranteed. Depending on the incision site and placement, effects on breastfeeding should be minimal. All the best
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September 14, 2016
Answer: Childbearing and Breast Augmentation Hello,It may be best to discuss this in person with your chosen Plastic Surgeon. If you plan to have children in the near future it may be best for you to wait and see how your body will change later, however many people undergo breast augmentation and later choose to have children. The breasts can grow and change during pregnancy but it is difficult to predict how much. It is possible that someone would require a breast lift or other secondary surgery at some point after childbearing but not guaranteed. Depending on the incision site and placement, effects on breastfeeding should be minimal. All the best
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September 14, 2016
Answer: Should I have augmentation now or later? Thank you for your question. There is no correct answer for this. It all depends on your goals and timeline. One argument to delay augmentation is that many women have changes to the breast (with or without an implant) and if the augmentation is done after the changes of pregnancy have subsided then these changes can be corrected as part of the augmentation process. One argument to do it now is that one can enjoy the benefits now especially if motherhood is several years away. I recommend starting with a face to face consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who has experience in breast surgery. During your visit your surgeon should be evaluating your health to determine if you are a good surgical candidate and examining your tissues to get a sense of what type of procedure your tissues will allow. Only with a hands on exam can this be determined. Once an exam and opinion is rendered then you can decide if surgery is right for you. Good luck.
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September 14, 2016
Answer: Should I have augmentation now or later? Thank you for your question. There is no correct answer for this. It all depends on your goals and timeline. One argument to delay augmentation is that many women have changes to the breast (with or without an implant) and if the augmentation is done after the changes of pregnancy have subsided then these changes can be corrected as part of the augmentation process. One argument to do it now is that one can enjoy the benefits now especially if motherhood is several years away. I recommend starting with a face to face consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who has experience in breast surgery. During your visit your surgeon should be evaluating your health to determine if you are a good surgical candidate and examining your tissues to get a sense of what type of procedure your tissues will allow. Only with a hands on exam can this be determined. Once an exam and opinion is rendered then you can decide if surgery is right for you. Good luck.
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